Work in Hand and obedience with Colonel Christian Carde, Part 1
Groundwork
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8m 2s
Colonel Carde works in hand with this distracted gelding, and begins with creating a peaceful, confident, calm place. He takes contact with both reins, being persistent with asking for calm obedience and giving when he gives. He demonstrates asking for a stretching of the neck.
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